RE: [RCSE] Fox Hunt Successful!
Trust us Gordy, we are constantly with you in spirit. Just the thrill of reading your numerous posts about flying here, flying there makes all of our hearts soar with the Great Eagle. Just to read about your Picolario made me dampen my BVD's. I know the ladies in the group most likelylet a little giggle out, to hear how small you got. I can't tell you what in inspiration you have been to most of us. You Sir are an Icon in the RC Soaring world to say the least. Please..Please don't ever stop posting. Do you know what an impact you have on us? Do you realize just what kind of a responsibility you carry? Probably not. I myself most likely wouldcease flying if you were to stop your informative posts. I'm sure there are a few mentally unstable that might even? You owe us! Please, please never ever stop. Do us all a favor and increase the quantity. Quality of course, I know,should never bea consideration. I wish you were here too, Gordy so I could snap your little knuckles.one by one. Cliff Lindgren -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 9:23 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [RCSE] "Fox Hunt Successful!" Met up with Mike and Charles Fox in Davenport today,. Blue Skies, light winds and big thermals on groomed grass, life could have been worse. My Picolario reported my Pike at 2,000' its a good thing that they both were watching with me, cuz it got really small after 1900'. We flew from about 1pm till 5:30, 10's and landings were the order of the day. Mike's flying a Tragi 705, red tops, dark blue bottom and Red Fuse, very pretty sailplane that flew great. Wish you guys could have been there! GordyWisconsin next week
[RCSE] Test - Ignore (apologies)
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[RCSE] BOT ARF Airfoil?
Does anyone know for sure if the Dynaflyte BOT airfoil is Nostalgia Legal (exactly the same as the original?). I think my I remember someone telling me the original was an E193 but I am not positive. I know the FG fuse is not legal but could someone use the wings on a homebuilt wood fuse? BTW, I read in the AMA mag that Nostalgia will be in the rule book as of 01JA05 so my tenure as Keeper is short lived :^). Jack Iafret Keeper of the Nostalgia Rules _ MSN Life Events gives you the tips and tools to handle the turning points in your life. http://lifeevents.msn.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] BOT ARF Airfoil?
Jack Iafret wrote: Does anyone know for sure if the Dynaflyte BOT airfoil is Nostalgia Legal (exactly the same as the original?). I think my I remember someone telling me the original was an E193 but I am not positive. I know the FG fuse is not legal but could someone use the wings on a homebuilt wood fuse? BTW, I read in the AMA mag that Nostalgia will be in the rule book as of 01JA05 so my tenure as Keeper is short lived :^). Strictly speaking, the Dynaflite BoT is a re-design. Though I didn't think any CD was anal enough to object to one. The original had a 9.5% airfoil IIRC. -- Andrew E. Mileski RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Photon Shameless Plug
Gentlemen I have delivery positions open in the July/August shipment of Photon IIs. I will be raising prices slightly for models ordered after this delivery. These models are high performance DLG gliders for sport flying and Competition. The quality of construction has to be seen to be believed and the performance and handling are to the same standard as the construction. A couple of quick comments about performance. There have been some statements about the Photon and other poly models ability to penetrate in windy conditions. Here in SoCal last summer, Larry Pettyjohn had a very convincing win in SC2 Hand launch competition in a windy comp. held in Long Beach. The contest didnt start until after 1:00 PM and featured 12 to 15 MPH winds. Typical summertime on shore flow for Long Beach. Larry flew a Photon I at 350 gram and ignored the wind, had 30 gm of ballast on board. Flyers in the field who have made the flyoff at Poway included L. Jolly, B. Watson, J Erickson, C. Greening and me. Not a bad field. The Photon II has less fuselage wetted surface area and a cleaner wing mount + a camber changing flap. It is a fine penetrating glider. And of course, there is always ballast. Secondly, much has been made about the inability of Poly models to launch as high as Aileron Models. Actually, this is apparently the case, as a poly model presents the side area of the upturned wing tips as well as the Fuse and vertical stabilizer to the airstream during the yaw excursions. However, Watson, Erickson and Pettyjohn are all capable of launching to 140 feet or better, which is about 25 lower than the highest launchers in the country. The Photon II is extremely easy to fly, especially at 10 when you are making a save, not a bad tradeoff. Flying the Photon, Jonnie E has a couple of wins over Wurtz and and an SC2 seasonal championship. Not too Shabby. My Web Site can be found through Rcsoaring.com. Mfg.s and Distributors. Look for Jerrys Models JDK RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] new plane choice
Here's a question that's been asked more than once but won't hurt asking again. I plan to buy a new ship. Choices are great. I'm considering a Tsunami, Graphite, Graphite2, Tragi 705, Stork 2 Pro, Pike, Icon and any others that are in this league. I'd appreciate advice as to which to get, and why. Also which servos are best. Thanks for the help, Robert Samuels...St. Louis RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
RE: [RCSE] new plane choice
All of the planes mentioned are excellent. I've owned many sailplanes in my 36 years of modeling and truly the best one for you is the one that suits your flying style. If you are a fairly aggressive pilot and like to range, the Icon can't be beat. If you like something that fly's a bit slower, something with more camber will be to your liking. The Graphite looks to be the least expensive while you might need a second mortgage for the Icon, + the long waiting list. As for servos, the JR series of digitals are top drawer. Actually any of the digital servos will work well. I prefer the JR and MPX digitals myself. gv -Original Message- From: Robert Samuels [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 12:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] new plane choice Here's a question that's been asked more than once but won't hurt asking again. I plan to buy a new ship. Choices are great. I'm considering a Tsunami, Graphite, Graphite2, Tragi 705, Stork 2 Pro, Pike, Icon and any others that are in this league. I'd appreciate advice as to which to get, and why. Also which servos are best. Thanks for the help, Robert Samuels...St. Louis RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] new plane choice
Also which servos are best. Can of worms well and truely open. It depends. My Wizard has Multiplex micro digis all round although they were fun to fit. My Nyx Furio has Multiplex Digis for the elevator and rudder, HiTec wing digis for the flaps and volz wing max for the ailerons which was mostly about fitting them in. My gulpsr has Multiplex micro digis, mini-millan has jr341 all round. My small gliders have cirrus and others have hitecs. As to ships - what sort of flying are you looking at? Slope? If so, take a look at the NYX F3F or Furio if you want a bit more of an all rounder. Also the Wizards. If you are in the UK, Andy Ellison has written a nice artical on slope planes in one of the mags this month, RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] new plane choice
Tell us more about your experience and your flying style. We'll be better able to advise. If you don't know your flying style then buy the one you like to look at the most. The best servos are the most expensive you can afford. Personally I think the JR 368s are the best - or at least the most expensive I can afford. :-) Rick At 12:29 PM 7/9/2004 -0500, Robert Samuels wrote: Here's a question that's been asked more than once but won't hurt asking again. I plan to buy a new ship. Choices are great. I'm considering a Tsunami, Graphite, Graphite2, Tragi 705, Stork 2 Pro, Pike, Icon and any others that are in this league. I'd appreciate advice as to which to get, and why. Also which servos are best. Thanks for the help, Robert Samuels...St. Louis RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
Re: [RCSE] new plane choice
Robert Samuels wrote: Here's a question that's been asked more than once but won't hurt asking again. I plan to buy a new ship. Choices are great. I'm considering a Tsunami, Graphite, Graphite2, Tragi 705, Stork 2 Pro, Pike, Icon and any others that are in this league. I'd appreciate advice as to which to get, and why. Also which servos are best. FWIW, my Tsunami page: http://isoar.ca/~andrewm/rc/tsunami/ Life keeps getting in the way, so it hasn't been in the air yet, but it impresses the heck out of me. My only complaint: they didn't paint the stabs to match the wings (missed this one for some reason), not that the stabs are visible when in the air anyways. If its good enuf for Arend... -- Andrew E. Mileski RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
[RCSE] Good Seller Report
I purchased a set of wings and tails from Nick. Now this wasnt your normal sale as Nick is down under in Australia and Im in the middle of the US. Though shipping took longer than both of us expected, the items were as described. Id highly recommend Nick as a seller. gv
[RCSE] Obechi
http://www.advancedairframes.com/obechi.htm Someone mentioned wanting to know where to get obechi. I ran across this site today. gv RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
